The nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have been announced, with Lady Gaga leading the pack with 12 nominations, including Artist of the Year and Best Album for "Mayhem." Bruno Mars follows closely with 11 nominations, notably for their collaboration on the hit "Die with a Smile." Kendrick Lamar is the only rapper nominated for Artist of the Year. Other Artist of the Year nominees include Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd. The Best Album category features works by Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, and The Weeknd. Rosé from BLACKPINK has earned eight nominations, setting a new record for the most MTV VMA nominations by a K-pop act in a single year, surpassing BTS. Seven of Rosé's nominations are for her collaboration with Bruno Mars on the song "APT." The nominations also include other K-pop acts such as BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, aespa, and Jimin. The MTV VMAs continue to highlight a diverse range of artists across genres and nationalities, with Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars dominating the nominations this year.